MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Lighting

Stoplamps

417-01 Exterior Lighting

2016 MustangReference 5,704 / 6,619HTML edition
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Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to B16

No

REPAIR the circuit in question.

B13 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY (ALL INOPERATIVE)

Ignition OFF. Disconnect: Inoperative LH Rear Lamp C498 or RH Rear Lamp C499. Ignition ON. While applying the brake pedal, measure:

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LH Rear Lamp

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C498-5

Ground

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RH Rear Lamp

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C499-5

Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to B15

No

GO to B14

B14 REPEAT THE ON-DEMAND SELF-TEST AND CHECK FOR VOLTAGE TO THE REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY

Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the BCM self-test. Clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and repeat the self-test (required to enable the lamp output driver if DTC U1000:00 is present). While applying the brake pedal, measure:

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LH Rear Lamp

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C498-5

Ground

Source reference 5704

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